Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sevilla after Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire committed late howlers
Manchester United could live to regret how they failed to kill off Sevilla and then shot themselves in the foot with two late own goals.
The Red Devils were coasting thanks to two first-half strikes from the deadly Marcel Sabitzer and looked on course for an uplifting win.
Instead, a terrible mistake by Tyrell Malacia led to the Dutch defender scoring an own goal and handing Sevilla a way back. The Spaniards seized the momentum and levelled in injury time with another own goal, this time from Harry Maguire, who unwittingly deflected an errant header into his net.
United now face a daunting trip to the atmospheric Sanchez Pizjuan and it will take a lot of character for them to get through, especially as they will be without the suspended Bruno Fernandes and likely Lisandro Martinez, who left the pitch in tears. Raphael Varane also picked up an injury.
GOAL rates Manchester United's players from a bizarre evening at Old Trafford…
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David de Gea (7/10):
Made an important reflex save from Tanguy Nianzou's header before half-time and made another big save from Suso late on but was let down by his two defenders.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6/10):
Strong in defence but could have offered more in attack.
Raphael Varane (6/10):
Headed the loose ball off the line after De Gea's save. Was taken off at half-time with a suspected injury.
Lisandro Martinez (7/10):
Excellent in possession once more and it was his direct floor pass which helped spark the first goal. He left the pitch in agony with a painful-looking injury, carried off by two Sevilla players. It could be a season-changing development for a key defender.
Tyrell Malacia (3/10):
Struggled throughout. He was nearly badly punished when caught in possession by Lucas Ocampos by the area in the first half and then gifted Sevilla a goal they barely deserved, failing to mop up a loose ball and then sending Jesus Navas' shot into his own net.
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Marcel Sabitzer (9/10):
Took his two goals superbly and played as a centre-forward for chunks of the second half. Doing his best to turn his loan move into a permanent one.
Casemiro (6/10):
Making his first appearance since March due to his domestic suspension and looked slightly off the pace.
Bruno Fernandes (6/10):
Was back in a more advanced role due to the return ofCasemiro and set up the opening goal. Will miss the second leg after picking up a harsh yellow card for handball.
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Antony (7/10):
Worked really hard and cut Sevilla into ribbons on several occasions. Really unlucky not to score when he hit the crossbar in the second half.
Anthony Martial (8/10):
Impressive in his first start in three months, setting up Sabitzer's second goal and holding the ball up superbly. A shame he was taken off so early.
Jadon Sancho (5/10):
Had the ball in the net in the first minute but was ruled offside and that was about as good as it got for him. He routinely failed to beat his man and was too slow to release the ball.
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Harry Maguire (4/10):
Was confident in possession at first and got a huge roar from the Old Trafford faithful for dancing past two Sevilla players in midfield. Then things went badly downhill. Was the own goal his fault? Not completely, the ball coming at him unexpectedly from a short distance, but his reflexes perhaps still could have been better.
Christian Eriksen (6/10):
Misplaced a few passes although was one of the better substitutes.
Wout Weghorst (4/10):
Got a big cheer for chasing down Sevilla goalkeeper Bono and conceding a goal kick. He did little else.
Anthony Elanga (5/10):
Offered very little in over half an hour on the pitch. Another big opportunity to prove himself wasted.
Facundo Pellistri (N/A):
Came on in the 81st minute.
Erik ten Hag (5/10):
His game plan was working a treat but he must shoulder some of the blame for the late collapse. He also had no substitutions left when Martinez was forced off injured, leaving United with 10 men for around 10 minutes, in which Sevilla levelled.